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Has anyone heard of Aradhna? It's Christian music sung in Hindi. There is some interesting terminology in the lyrics, like "Guru Yeshu" and a certain hindi word for "man-God". I think the guys in the band are/were evangelical missionaries in south Asia and India. They are pretty good.

Samkin, I just listened to the group on youtube and really enjoyed them! I loved how they were true to Hindu culture-what a great and respectful way to reach out to people! Thanks for the recommendation!

Upachita-chirachin-mukurita pratibimbita You, who are the blossoming of abundant, eternal knowledge, the reflected oneBrahma-paraatpara-roopa Form of the infinite, highest of the high Kanaka-kumaari-baalaka bhava-chaalaka You, who are the child of the golden virgin, yet ruler of the universeNirguna-gunaabhiraama, Nirguna-gunaabhiraama Full of delightful qualities yet beyond comprehension

Pandita-mandala-mandana bhaya-khandana You, who are the radiant gem in the assembly of the pandits, destroying fear Dandita-bhandana-bhoota With a rod of rebuke, driving out the evil spirit Aadhi-vyaadhi-vitaadana para-sevana You, who dispel cares and destroy diseases, serving others, Paavana-lilaa-khela, paavana-lilaa-khela, paavana-lilaa-khela All your works shining with holiness

Vinivedita-nija-vedana bali-jeewana You, who have offered yourself to suffer agony and dishonor, the sacrifice of your life Krita-kilbisha-visha-naasha Destroying the poison of evil within

Narahari was introduced as a title for Christ by Brahmabandhab Upadhyay (1861-1907) in 1901. The title first appeared in a Sanskrit stotra by Upadhyay, where he describes how God reveals his love to us by becoming fully human while at the same time remaining independent and free of his creation. Upadhyay was always searching for words that sprung from the soil of India that could be used to describe various aspects of God's nature. Nara-hari means, "man-God." For more information on Upadhyay, read Julius Lipner's, "Brahmabandhab Upadhyay: The Life and Thought of a Revolutionary."